Next Leicester City manager: Latest on pursuit of West Brom boss amid Ruud van Nistlerooy talks

West Brom and Leicester City could potentially swap managers as it emerged who the former would target if Carlos Corberan left for the Premier League club.

The Foxes are on the search for a new first-team manager after sacking Steve Cooper last weekend. Newly promoted Leicester weren’t in the relegation zone but decided to part company with the Welshman, despite only appointing him in the summer.

David Moyes and Graham Potter according to the BBC are not believed to be candidates at this time. Baggies boss Corberan and Man United legend Ruud van Nistlerooy have appeared to be the two front runners for the gig at the King Power Arena.

Leicester want to find Cooper’s replacement swiftly and ideal would have someone in place before the weekend. They do appreciate however that they might have to bide their time, should their next boss be someone who is in work.

Corberan was reportedly of interest to Leicester in the summer. The Spaniard has done a good job at the Hawthorns, guiding West Brom to the play-offs last season. At this moment in time, there has been no approach from Leicester for Corberan.

Latest from West Brom

West Brom insider Dood (@EyaWeGew) provided an update on Twitter at 12.22 pm on Tuesday, November 26. They said in a post: "As of this morning nothing from Leicester and no buy out clause has been activated. Leicester are seriously considering activating his buy out clause tho, They remain very fond of him.”

Interestingly, they think that Corberan would take the opportunity if it was presented to him. He’s under contract until the summer of 2027. Should he leave, they think that Steve Cooper might not find himself out of work for long as he would be a ‘main target’ for West Brom as well as recently axed Coventry City boss Mark Robins.

“Carlos could still turn them down tbf but I highly doubt he would. He gets a shot a Premier league football. Robins or Cooper would be main targets for #WBA going forward if Carlos was to go.”

Ruud van Nistlerooy talks

West Brom might not have to worry about losing Corberan, as other outlets are reporting that Ruud van Nistlerooy is the favourite. Football Insider say that the Man United legend is the favourite for the job following talks today.

Hamburg SV are also interested in appointing the Dutchman and van Nistlerooy will be eager to get back into management following his caretaker spell at Old Trafford.

Ben Jacobs, Give Me Sport's Senior Football Correspondent said that Corberan was a candidate for the summer, and was viewed as a 'strong' stylistic fit. Former England interim boss Lee Carlsey is also being considered.